سُوْرَةُ الْقَلَمِ

Surah Al-Qalam (68) — Ayah 8

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فَلَا تُطِعِ ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ ﴿8﴾
So (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) obey you not the deniers [(of Islâmic Monotheism - those who belie the Verses of Allâh), the Oneness of Allâh, and the Messengership of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم]
فَلَا falā So (do) not
تُطِعِ tuṭiʿi obey
ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ l-mukadhibīna the deniers

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 8) {فَلَا تُطِعِ الْمُكَذِّبِيْنَ:} In this verse and the verses to come, Allah Almighty has commanded not to obey the deniers, nor to obey any person who is a great swearer and disgraced. It is understood that those who do such deeds are so evil in the sight of Allah Almighty that, whatever they say, it is not permissible for a Muslim to follow them. So how could Allah Almighty ever approve of Muslims themselves engaging in such deeds? In other words, when obedience to those possessing these traits has been forbidden, then adopting these traits oneself is even more strictly forbidden. Another point understood is that whatever the disbelievers want to make Muslims accept, no matter how beautiful it may appear outwardly, there is always some evil intention behind it. Therefore, their words should never be accepted under any circumstances.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

8. 1. By obedience here is meant that courtesy which a person expresses against his own conscience. That is, there is no need to incline towards the polytheists and show courtesy for their sake.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).